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EVENTS & FESTIVALS IN SOUTHWESTERN ONTARIO

St. Jacob's, Stratford, Waterloo, Perth, Guelph, Elora-Fergus, Burlington, Hamilton, Sarnia and London are the main destinations for festivals & events in Southwestern Ontario but you'll find smaller events everywhere. Watch highland dance, marvel at strongmen/women, weigh in at a pumpkin competition, admire pristine antique cars, or get down at a music festival. Check the list of festivals below; many are worth planning around. You can save them to your Personal Itinerary to ensure they don't get missed! Check the SFG Event Calendar for a list of current events by date.

Fairs and Festivals near Hamilton, London and Windsor

While there are lots of events around the region, don't forget that you'll find a greater volume in some of the larger cities like Hamilton, London and Windsor, which have lots of things to do year round.

Community Events and Shows

Big events are always fun, but keep an eye out for smaller, community events and shows like art and craft shows, antique shows, fall fairs and more.

Join 160+ topnotch artists & artisans at Essex County’s original arts & crafts festival. Held on the beautiful waterfront grounds of Fort Malden NHSC. Admission is $5; children under 12 are free! Enjoy the art, music and history at this end of summer tradition. Fundraiser for the Gibson Gallery.
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Join us for the 1st annual Caledonia Celtic Festival in the small town of Caledonia. Enjoy local musicians, pipers, & drummers who promise a bonny good time. From talented artisans to toe-tapping entertainment, we've got something for the whole family!
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Beautiful & rarely seen automobiles will herald in a new tradition of distinction and elegance on the shores of Georgian Bay. Sept. 14th Participant tour will take place in Grey County. Sun., Sept 15, the Concours will be held on the 18th fairway hosting to a rich assortment of international autos.
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Come out and celebrate our 44th Annual FREE family fun Festival! 3 days of Entertainment, featuring our Cactus Festival Parade, Live music, Family fun zone, Over 100 unique street vendors and some of the best bands you’ll see all summer long!
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40 Years of Celebration in Song! A globally acclaimed annual summer music event - 3 weeks of high calibre music, from large-scale classical works to intimate nights of jazz, world music & pop. Featuring JUNO- and Grammy-nominated The Elora Singers, plus many internationally renowned artists.
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The Festival of Arts & Craft is held on the square in beautiful downtown Goderich. The event proudly hosts as many as 120 crafters & artisans with beautiful hand crafted items for sale. Thousands of shoppers are drawn to the lake-side town every year. Don't miss the opportunity to see and purchase unique, hand-crafted items & meet the talented artists too.
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The annual Guelph & District Multicultural Festival is a free, three-day event held at Riverside Park. Each year we welcome local craft vendors, performers and food vendors to share their passion for art, culture, and cuisine. Come out & experience opportunities to celebrate Multiculturalism!
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Come join us for a 3 day event with live music, classic cars, a midway with rides and attractions, and tons of grilled meat, the free event is expected to bring out hundreds to Riverside Park over the weekend. It’s more than just ribs!
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Real People. Real Stories. Real Adventure! Enjoy hours of entertainment for you and your family. Explore five National Historic Sites including Dundurn Castle. Engage in more than 150 annual events, exhibits and workshops.
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Home County is London Ontario’s longest-running summer festival featuring 3 days of Canadian music by local, regional & national recording artists, unique Canadian crafts, delicious food and a local craft beer garden.
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Join us for all the fun as we highlight the agricultural abundance this part of the province offers. There’ll be plowing competitions; activities for all ages; numerous opportunities to learn about agriculture; live entertainment; hundreds of vendors and exhibitors ... the list goes on.
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25 Years of Fun! Kids Expo is best enjoyed by children 3-15 and their parents & caregivers. The park is filled with free activities that include: crafts, ride on toys, and interactive activities. Also enjoy great food choices like burgers, fries, wraps and other fun food along with parents favorite meals.
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We' re back for another incredible three days of flavour-packed beer, rock star breweries, mouthwatering food, headline music, & outrageous good times. This carnival of beer is all about celebrating the very best of modern beer culture. Enjoy food from around the world, listen to live music, and shop local vendors.
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Come out & enjoy an array of ribs for your tasting! Over 200 exhibits, rides & now featuring London Craft Beer Festival! Bring your friends & enjoy the true tastes of summer. The event will showcase many fine craft breweries from across southeastern Ontario & will pair them with outstanding BBQ prepared by a variety of grill masters.
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Join us for a fun-filled 3 days at the Mount Forest Fireworks Festival! 500+ cars on the Main street, Midway, KidZone, street vendors, live shows by entertainers, delicious food & the most spectacular fireworks you have ever seen! Voted a Top 100 festival in Ontario, it’s perfect for all ages!
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Welcome to Ontario Fairs, your information source of more than 215 yearly fairs. With so many, you could spend every weekend, May-Oct, at a different one. Something for everyone! From demolition derbies, midway, parade, horse & livestock shows, to agricultural exhibits & competitions, entertainment & more! Support a fair near you!
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Experience the legends of knights and maidens to life through medieval comedy, fire-eating performances, magic shows, jousting on horseback, live Celtic music, and more. Enjoy authentic renaissance foods and family entertainment throughout the weekend. Plenty of wares for your heart's content at our merchandise booths.
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